Summary:
The Crosby Independent School District (Isd) in Crosby, Texas, serves approximately 8,032 students across 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, in a predominantly low-to-moderate income area where the district ranks in the 42nd percentile statewide with a 2-star rating.
Academic performance varies widely across the district. Newport Elementary stands out as the clear academic leader, consistently earning a 4-star rating with test scores well above state averages, such as 61.26% of 5th graders proficient in Math versus 46.24% statewide. In contrast, Barrett Elementary and Drew Elementary struggle significantly, with Drew having the highest poverty rate (81.06% free/reduced lunch) and ranking in the 27th percentile. Crosby Middle presents a fascinating paradox: while its general math scores are critically low (only 5.96% proficient in 7th grade math), its Algebra I End-of-Course exam proficiency is an exceptional 92.8%, indicating a highly effective advanced math program for select students. Crosby Crossroads Academy, an alternative high school with only 25 students, focuses on credit recovery and boasts a 97% graduation rate despite 0% proficiency in English EOCs, serving a high-needs population effectively.
Key metrics reveal a district with both strengths and challenges. Crosby High School shows positive momentum, with improving state rankings and rising proficiency in all five tested EOC subjects. The district maintains a low dropout rate of 0.8% and a strong overall graduation rate of 96.7%. However, per-student spending does not correlate with performance, as Barrett Elementary spends the most ($10,899) but performs poorly, while Crosby Middle spends the least ($8,364) yet excels in advanced math. This suggests that how money is allocated matters more than the total amount, and Newport Elementary’s success despite moderate poverty (53.92%) offers valuable lessons for the district.
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